"But, what I would tell you though, is clearly it bring options in that regard and Shell being able to bring those options to the table, it brings alternatives for us, but James Price Point is clearly the base case for us."

Mr Coleman says Woodside's preferred site is in the Kimberley but the company will not make a final decision on the location until next year.

"We're still on track to make a decision on James Price Point in the first half of next year," he said.

"With respect to technology, we're pleased to have Shell taking a greater interest in Browse because we think Shell are the global leader in LNG."

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